Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

batholith

/bˈæθəlɪθ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.90 in modern English

Syllables: batholith
IPA: /bˈæθəlɪθ/

17

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A large irregular mass of intrusive igneous rock that has melted or forced itself into surrounding strata

Etymology

From batho- + -lith.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: batho
Suffix: lith

Inflected Forms

batholiths (plural)

Derived Forms

batholithic

Synonyms

batholite pluton plutonic rock

Questions

How do you pronounce batholith?: The recorded pronunciation is /bˈæθəlɪθ/.
What does batholith mean?: A large irregular mass of intrusive igneous rock that has melted or forced itself into surrounding strata
Where does batholith come from?: From batho- + -lith.

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